Recap by Karolyn

One Life to Live Recap for Friday, February 8, 2002

Courthouse Restroom

Lindsay confronts Nora with a syringe, accusing Nora of sending it to her to ruin her happiness. Nora denies any knowledge of the incident. Lindsay says Nora will not get in the way of her happiness this time. The women struggle and Lindsay is stuck by the needle – luckily it’s empty. Nora is relieved but Lindsay thinks it’s all an act.

Lindsay accuses Nora of trying to drive her into confessing to erasing Nora’s memories. Nora finally convinces Lindsay she didn’t send the syringe. Then who did? Lindsay wonders. Lindsay goes on about how she and Troy are in love and she needs Nora to leave her alone. Nora has no intentions of intruding on Lindsay’s happiness. Lindsay professes her genuine love for Troy. Nora feels sorry for her – and blurts out that Troy isn’t going to marry her.

Lindsay takes the ‘warning’ as another attempt to destroy her happiness and she lashes out at Nora. Nora tries to make Lindsay listen to her, but Lindsay says she is glad Nora has lost her memories – she deserves it. Nora is stung by the viciousness of Lindsay’s words and decides to let Lindsay go and walk into Troy’s trap. 

Troy’s Loft

Sam discovers Troy with a pair of handcuffs and wants to know what he intends to do with them. Troy doesn’t think it’s any of Sam’s business. When Sam persists, Troy confesses they are for Lindsay. Sam never did know what made Lindsay happy and he is jealous that Troy does. Sam doesn’t believe the handcuffs have anything to do with ‘pleasing’ Lindsay. Troy doesn’t care what Sam believes.

Troy says the reason Sam’s marriage to Lindsay fell apart is that he never knew what she really wanted – Troy does. Sam doesn’t believe Troy is in love with Lindsay and accuses him of being in love with Nora. Troy insists he is in love with Lindsay. Why? Sam wants to know. Not that he owes Sam any explanations, but Troy spells out what he loves about Lindsay – she’s smart, talented, beautiful and sexy. Sam swears he will find out what Troy is up to and warns him not to harm Nora. Sam storms out.

Troy makes recordings of himself crying for help. He gets all his gear ready and changes into his ‘Colin’ clothes, practicing the menacing tone he will use on Lindsay.

Courthouse

Nora emerges from the restroom and runs into Sam. He wonders why she is so upset. Nora says she had another run-in with Lindsay. Sam guesses it has to do with Troy. He tells Nora he went to Troy’s loft and wants to know what Nora knows about Troy’s plans.

The Sun

Gabrielle is on the phone with Todd, bragging about getting the scoop during Asa’s trial. Todd urges her to stay away from Blair, but Gabrielle says Todd better bring Blair up to speed about her position and hangs up on him.

Blair is settling into her office when Gabrielle, who insists the office belongs to her, interrupts her. Gabrielle says Todd gave her a job, but Blair contends he would never give her a job without Blair’s approval. Both women are convinced the other is trespassing and call for security. When the security guard shows up, he hoists Gabrielle over his shoulder, preparing to remove her when Todd enters the scene.

Todd is reluctant to come to Gabrielle’s rescue but he gets the security guard to put her down and sends Gabrielle home to cool off. Blair demands an explanation from Todd after Gabrielle’s outburst.

Todd says he needs Gabrielle because she will fit in with his tabloid-journalism style for the paper. Blair doesn’t buy it and demands to know the truth. Todd reveals that he gave Gabrielle a job because she is blackmailing him.

The Gym

Cris is talking to the manager about his lost watch as Jen looks on. Al is exercising nearby and he suddenly crumples to the floor. Jen rushes to his side. Al says he just slipped. Cris tries to help him up but Al pushes him away. Cris apologizes and Al asks Jen to go get his trainer. The trainer returns and asks to speak to Al alone. Cris and Jen leave.

Cris apologizes to Jen and says he only came to the gym to pick up his watch. Jen says she thinks Al fell because he saw her speaking to Cris. Cris apologizes and leaves.

Al tells the trainer his fall was an accident. They finish their workout and Jen wants to take Al home. He wants to continue his workout. Al knows that as soon as he can walk again, Jen will go back to Cris. Jen assures Al she is through with Cris, whether Al can walk or not.

Gabrielle shows up and brags to Al about her new job. She promises to pay all his bills and help him in any way he needs. Al doesn’t need her help – and he doesn’t want her to live with him at the Carriage House. Jen pipes up and says she is moving in with Al. He can’t hide his pleasure about Jen’s announcement.

Llanview University

Keri and Antonio are kissing when RJ happens by. Antonio admits that he misses her and she misses him too. He wants to find a way for them to be together. Antonio wants to go somewhere private and talk. She agrees and RJ approaches to ask about the mugging. Keri says she is fine. Antonio wants her to have her wrist checked, but Keri it’s not necessary. She wants to talk to Antonio, but RJ reminds her that they were moving her into his house today. Antonio is not pleased to hear this news and the two men argue. Keri tells them to stop. RJ apologizes and leaves Keri and Antonio alone.

Antonio isn’t sure it’s worth trying to work it out if Keri is going to move in with RJ. Keri leaves with RJ. Cris wanders over and tries to console Antonio. He wants to be with Keri, but not if RJ is in the picture – it’s an impossible situation. Cris knows all about impossible situations. Antonio doesn’t believe that RJ is turning over a new leaf. Cris tells Antonio he should do whatever it takes to keep Keri.

RJ promises to be nice to Antonio the next time he runs into him, but Keri doesn’t think there will be a next time. She leaves with RJ.

Lindsay’s Gallery

Lindsay returns from her encounter with Nora and immediately calls Troy. Lindsay tells him about her fight with Nora. She promises not to let Nora ruin their plans.

Troy’s Loft

Troy is listening to her message, but he doesn’t pick up. He promises Lindsay will get exactly what she deserves and heads off to set his plan for Lindsay into motion.

Lindsay’s Gallery

Lindsay calls Jen to say goodbye before she heads off to Paris with Troy.

Troy appears outside the gallery and calls Lindsay. She picks up and hears ‘Troy’ yelling her name. Troy says ‘he’s back’ and asks for Lindsay’s help. Where are you? Lindsay demands. I’m right here, Troy says. Lindsay turns to see Troy standing in front of her – or is it Colin?

Line of the Day

Lindsay (to Nora): I’m glad you don’t remember anything. You deserve it! And if I had half a chance, I’d wipe out what’s left of your brain!

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Recap written by Karolyn Ryan, © Copyright by Katherine Thurston & 2002